Last year, I decidedI needed an iPad Pro.
Strangely, I found a few articles that touched on this topic, but nothing that fully sated me.
So, I vowed to right that wrong and thats what this article is all about.
My goal is simple: to provide a useful guide on choosing the right size iPad Profor you.
you’re able to watch that above, orgo over here and view it too.
The choice, friends, is yours.
Bear that in mind.
I think the best iPad for most people is probablythe most recent iPad Air.
This starts at $550, which is $250 less than the cheapest iPad Pro.
But the Air has many of the same features as its Pro counterparts.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
Missing out on the M1couldbe a big deal more on that later but its not.
For most of us, the iPad Air is the perfect Apple tablet.
I totally understand why youd want a Pro over the Air.
I get it, I feelexactlythe same way.
Sometimes, the idea (and marketing) of something being the best is too much to pass up.
Anyway, now thats out the way, lets chat about the new iPad Pros.
But lets talk about the differences:
The largest difference between them though is the screen.
The 11-inch has Liquid Retina LCD, while the 12.9-inch model has Liquid Retina XDR with mini-LEDs.
How this guide will help you choose the perfect sized iPad Pro
Really, its quite simple.
While were here, this is also a good time to plug the video again.
So, onto the first question!
Is having a top quality screen the most important thing for you?
For example, are you going to be using the iPad Pro to mainly edit videos or photos?
Or watching high-quality videos constantly?
Then you want the 12.9-inch model.
Or if you plan to use the tablet for tasks like this in years to come.
Will you mainly use the iPad in one hand?
For example, are you going to be walking around a ward or an office?
Moving around a lot while you use the iPad Pro?
Or even planning on using it laying around on the floor or in bed?
Then you want the 11-inch iPad Pro.
This is the perfect, magazine-sized iPad.
Do you want your iPad Pro to be a computer replacement?
First off, I dont think this is wise considering the state of iPadOS.
But… if youre set on going this route?
Get the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Youll be thankful for that extra screen real estate if multitasking is ever sorted out.
I wouldnt hold your breath though.
Are you planning on your iPad Pro being a couch computer?
As in, something to browse the internet and play with, but not really work on it?
Then the 11-inch iPad Pro is for you.
Reckon youre gonna be spending a lot of time typing on the iPad?
Then like, for your own sake, get the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
And if you are working with that much data… why arent you using a desktop?
Instead, Id recommend most people go for either the 256GB or 512GB models.
This is enough space for almost anyone, but could still be overkill.
What Id suggest is deciding what youre gonna use it for (listening to music?
and then do some back-of-envelope math to see which iPad Pro storage choice is best for you.
Conclusion
Look, both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are amazingly delicious devices.
But… if Im being honest, I think the 11-inch is the best size for a tablet.
Remember though, this is simply a personal choice about howIuse my iPad Pro.
At the end of the day, dont worry too much about what iPad Pro you choose.
Because, whichever one you get, I can guarantee youre gonna love it.
